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Liberia is a country located on the west coast of Africa. It is divided into 15 counties, each with its own administrative structure. Here are the counties of Liberia:
Liberia is a West African country located along the Atlantic coast and bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire. The country is divided into 15 counties, and those counties are further divided into districts and chiefdoms for local administration. Monrovia is the national capital and also the largest city in Liberia.
The country includes tropical rainforests, river systems, coastal plains, wetlands, and mineral-rich inland areas spread across West Africa. Different counties are known for agriculture, mining, rubber production, ports, fishing, and traditional cultural communities.
Key Facts
- National capital: Monrovia
- Total population: 5,600,000 (Official estimate 2025)
- Total area: 111,369 km² (43,000 sq miles)
- Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
- Bordering countries: Sierra Leone, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire
- Total Counties: 15
- Total Districts: 90+
List of Counties and Capitals of Liberia
Total counties shown: 15 | Combined population: 5,600,000 | Combined area: 111,369 km²
| # | County Name | Capital City | Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bomi | Tubmanburg | Western Liberia | 1,942 | 110,000 |
| 2 | Bong | Gbarnga | Central Liberia | 8,772 | 500,000 |
| 3 | Gbarpolu | Bopolu | Northwestern Liberia | 9,689 | 95,000 |
| 4 | Grand Bassa | Buchanan | Central Coast | 7,936 | 290,000 |
| 5 | Grand Cape Mount | Robertsport | Western Coast | 5,162 | 180,000 |
| 6 | Grand Gedeh | Zwedru | Eastern Liberia | 10,484 | 160,000 |
| 7 | Grand Kru | Barclayville | Southeastern Coast | 5,137 | 80,000 |
| 8 | Lofa | Voinjama | Northern Liberia | 9,982 | 380,000 |
| 9 | Margibi | Kakata | Central Coast | 2,616 | 250,000 |
| 10 | Maryland | Harper | Southeastern Coast | 2,297 | 170,000 |
| 11 | Montserrado | Monrovia | Capital Region | 1,909 | 1,850,000 |
| 12 | Nimba | Sanniquellie | Northeastern Liberia | 11,551 | 620,000 |
| 13 | River Cess | Cestos City | Central Coast | 5,594 | 90,000 |
| 14 | River Gee | Fish Town | Southeastern Liberia | 5,113 | 75,000 |
| 15 | Sinoe | Greenville | Southeastern Coast | 10,137 | 150,000 |
Largest Counties by Area
- Nimba - 4,460 sq mi (11,551 km²)
- Grand Gedeh - 4,048 sq mi (10,484 km²)
- Sinoe - 3,914 sq mi (10,137 km²)
- Lofa - 3,854 sq mi (9,982 km²)
- Gbarpolu - 3,741 sq mi (9,689 km²)
- Bong - 3,387 sq mi (8,772 km²)
- Grand Bassa - 3,064 sq mi (7,936 km²)
- River Cess - 2,160 sq mi (5,594 km²)
Most Populous Counties
- Montserrado - Population: 1,850,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Nimba - Population: 620,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Bong - Population: 500,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Lofa - Population: 380,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Grand Bassa - Population: 290,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Margibi - Population: 250,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Grand Cape Mount - Population: 180,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Maryland - Population: 170,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Smallest Counties by Area
- Montserrado - 737 sq mi (1,909 km²)
- Bomi - 750 sq mi (1,942 km²)
- Maryland - 887 sq mi (2,297 km²)
- Margibi - 1,010 sq mi (2,616 km²)
- River Gee - 1,974 sq mi (5,113 km²)
- Grand Kru - 1,983 sq mi (5,137 km²)
Counties by Regional Grouping
- Capital Region: Montserrado
- Central Liberia: Bong
- Central Coast: Grand Bassa, Margibi, River Cess
- Eastern Liberia: Grand Gedeh
- Northeastern Liberia: Nimba
- Northern Liberia: Lofa
- Northwestern Liberia: Gbarpolu
- Southeastern Liberia: River Gee
- Southeastern Coast: Grand Kru, Maryland, Sinoe
- Western Liberia: Bomi
- Western Coast: Grand Cape Mount
Landlocked Counties
- Bong
- Gbarpolu
- Grand Gedeh
- Lofa
- Nimba
- River Gee
Counties with Coastline
- Bomi
- Grand Bassa
- Grand Cape Mount
- Grand Kru
- Margibi
- Maryland
- Montserrado
- River Cess
- Sinoe
Counties Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- Sierra Leone: Gbarpolu, Grand Cape Mount, Lofa
- Guinea: Bong, Grand Gedeh, Lofa, Nimba
- Côte d'Ivoire: Grand Gedeh, Maryland, Nimba, River Gee
Sources
- Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services
- World Bank - Liberia Data
- CIA World Factbook - Liberia
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Liberia
- Government of Liberia
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